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// Lotus Emeya revealed as brand’s first hyper-GT
If you mentioned the words “electric” and “sedan” in the same sentence as “Lotus” a few years back, people probably…
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// All vehicles to move to road user charges under National, including EVs
National will make electric vehicles subject to road user charges after March
// Honda joins Ford, GM and others in adopting Tesla’s EV charging technology
Honda will join Ford, GM and other electric vehicle makers in adopting Tesla’s charging technology, the company announced Thursday.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// This Chinese electric vehicle concept is an SUV and pickup truck all in one
The model features a retractable glass panel over the rear seats that slides under the roof, opening up the back end like a pickup truck.
// UK’s Largest Public EV Charging Hub Comes Online In Birmingham
It can charge up to 180 electric vehicles simultaneously.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// The Good Oil: Volvo YCC was designed exclusively by women… for everybody
Back in 2004, Volvo undertook what it claimed was a first in more than 100 years of the car industry:
// Chance to meet new boss
Industry webinar changes date as chief executive prepares to take up role.
// Kiwi Tesla owners are unhappy with their cars, new report suggests
A new report from Newshub suggests that Kiwi Tesla owners are unhappy with their purchases after becoming frustrated with the…
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- What do New Zealanders think of the Kia EV9?
- Officers say electric police cars performing better than expected
- BMW to launch affordable iX1 EV in New Zealand
- Clearing the air on common EV misconceptions
- Toyota Century SUV: big, bad and ‘not’ an SUV… (or a Rolls)
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